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Jesus-crackers and God-fairies

At our latest sleepover I heard one of the grandkids say, “you can be the God-fairy.” We hear the funniest phrases and mixed up sayings when they’re here, like: “Jesus crackers” (cheez-it crackers). Their creativity is adorable and priceless! Ideas … Continue reading

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What time is it?

End of another year: months, weeks, days spent. Life lived, words spoken, work completed, meals eaten…. hopefully muscles toned at the gym. And in the midst always some difficulties. Thankfully, nothing life-threatening for David❤️ We’ve had a joke for years … Continue reading

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“It’s all good”

My brother-in-law loves to say, “It’s all good.” Whatever is going on he doesn’t sweat the small stuff. Like my son, he is a paramedic. With the drama that transpires inside of an ambulance while racing to a hospital, I … Continue reading

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For to this you were called

The joke at our house is, “David is very healthy until he’s almost dying.” My sweet, patient husband has suffered innumerable medical crises since birth. In 30 years of marriage he’s nearly died 4 times. I have asked God more … Continue reading

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Finding the Joy-Way

Me: I have such Peace … I really have Joy!  Child: How is that even possible?  Me: Because I know God is out for my good each day… even in this. Child: How’d you get like this? Me: Life experience; walking with … Continue reading

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Letting Go

Ahhh, why is it so hard to let go and trust that “God’s got it”? Just when I think I’ve made all this progress and gained such strength… a new situation pops up and I’m overwhelmed. Struggling. 😝 This fall … Continue reading

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A Willing Spirit

How I need the “joy of salvation restored” to me some days. To be reminded of: where I’ve come from and where I’m going, and all that Jesus has rescued us from, and the Heavenly home He has waiting. “Create in a me … Continue reading

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Nothing Lost

I was recently in a scary head-on collision, in the rain. Traveling down a 2 lane highway… suddenly a truck turned toward me and into my car! Seconds to swerve GOD in His mercy, carried me and 2 of my … Continue reading

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Diagnosis

After 15 months, countless doctors (because we did not keep records of all the urgent care visits) and medical bills ( s0 many bills)… our daughter FINALLY has received a diagnosis through an Emergency Clinic for her daunting list of symptoms … Continue reading

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Fixing My Mind

Peace: …as I wash the dishes and wonder if they are really getting clean with only cold water.  …as we wait on the plumber to finally come today and assess the broken hot water tank and whether our home warranty will … Continue reading

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